Clinical Informatics Pharmacist | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced pharmacist with passion for technology and innovation? University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking for a dynamicClinical Informatics Pharmacistto help transform patient care through cutting-edge digital solutions.
Why this role?
At UHBW, you’ll blend your clinical expertise with informatics to revolutionise how we manage medications and deliver safer, smarter healthcare. If you’re excited by the potential of digital health, this is your chance to make a real impact in a progressive and supportive environment.
As a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist, you will lead and support the implementation, development, and optimisation of digital health solutions across UHBW. This role involves collaborating with clinical teams, IT professionals, and other key stakeholders to design and enhance medication-related workflows, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and evidence-based.
If you want to know more about the role or have any questions about working at UHBW, contact me directly on: finbarr.canney@uhbw.nhs.uk
What you’ll be doing:- Lead the implementation and optimisation of electronic prescribing (EPMA) systems.
- Work directly with clinical teams to streamline and improve medication workflows.
- Provide expert guidance on the safe use of digital health tools and ensure alignment with best practices.
- Analyse data to enhance patient safety and drive informed decision-making.
- Be a key player in UHBW’s digital transformation journey, collaborating with digital services, clinical staff, and leadership.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Strong background in hospital clinical pharmacy.
- Knowledge of EPMA systems, digital health technology, and informatics principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation for Bristol and Weston.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a role that merges clinical expertise with digital health.
- Play a key role in improving patient outcomes through technology.
Join us in shaping the future of digital healthcare at UHBW.
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones.Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Feb 2025